

Cyber Crime Junkies
Cyber Crime Junkies. Host David Mauro.
Entertaining & Sarcastic Podcast about dramatic stories on cyber and AI, which actually help people and organizations protect themselves online and stop cybercrime.Find all content at www.CyberCrimeJunkies.com and videos on YouTube & Rumble @CyberCrimeJunkiesPodcastDive deeper with our newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. THE CHAOS BRIEF.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Social Media Crimes EXPOSED🚨Internet Safety
They thought they found love… Instead, they walked straight into a digital slaughterhouse.In this shocking episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host Dean Mauro and Dr. Sergio Sanchez expose the dark world of pig butchering scams — where victims are “fattened up” with trust before being bled dry financially and emotionally.We reveal:· The $1M “Brad Pitt” romance scam that fooled a highly educated professional.· How AI deepfakes and voice cloning make fraudsters nearly impossible to spot.· Crypto investment cons promising 80% annual returns that vanish overnight.💡 If it’s too good to be true… it’s a setup. Don’t become another headline. Learn the tactics before they learn YOU.#PigButcheringScam #RomanceScam #CryptoScam #Deepfake #VoiceCloning #SocialEngineering Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 16min
From RUSSIA with Love. JAILED Hacker SPILLS Powerful Secrets!
In this exclusive interview, a former ransomware hacker reveals the shocking truth behind a devastating supply chain attack that brought a major organization to its knees. From the initial breach to the final ransom demand, our insider shares never-before-heard secrets about the tactics, techniques, and procedures used to pull off the heist. You won't want to miss this rare glimpse into the dark world of cybercrime.Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 17, 2025 • 43min
How to Become a Top Hacker for Business
Maril Vernon joins us, sharing her inspiring story and how she became Top Hacker this year. Without a technical background she transformed her career and broker into cybersecurity, becoming a 1-person Purple Team.Topics: how to become a top hacker for business, how to become a top woman in cyber security, ways to break into cyber security from marketing.Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 19min
Cyber Careers Demystified. What Employers Want.
TJ Houston, a cybersecurity expert, teacher, and coach, shares his insights on launching a career in cybersecurity. He highlights essential steps like obtaining certifications and establishing daily study habits. Houston discusses how military experience can transition into IT roles and emphasizes the importance of networking. The conversation also dives into vendor-neutral certifications, their relevance for entry-level jobs, and the significance of understanding both offensive and defensive cybersecurity roles.

Aug 6, 2025 • 59min
Harnessing Emerging Tech: Imagination and AI in Brand Growth, and the Perils of 'Too Big to Fail"
When technology can do everything for us, what is left? Imagination. That is the intrigue in a soon-to-be-released book coming by Dr Lydia Kostopoulos, who holds a PHD in International Relations, Security and Political Science, having attended the Harvard Kennedy school for Cybersecurity. We discuss: Harnessing Emerging Tech: Imagination and AI in Brand Growth, and the Perils of 'Too Big to Fail".· ways to grow brands by adapting to emerging tech,· how to use imagination in brand growth,· risks in believing you are TOO BIG TO FAIL,· how AI is effecting brand imagination, · how technology has changed society, Chapters02:44 The Significance of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime05:04 Exploring Web3 and Digital Ownership08:23 The State of Web3 and the Metaverse12:21 Digital Assets and NFTs15:08 Apple's Vision Pro and Avatar Technology19:20 ChallQuestions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 1min
What Makes A GREAT Leader Today? Secret Communication Skills Revealed.
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, leadership is more crucial than ever. But what makes a GREAT leader in this new era? Is it their ability to adapt to change, their capacity to inspire and motivate their team, or their willingness to take calculated risks?We'll explore the key characteristics and qualities that define a GREAT leader in today's fast-changing world. From effective communication and strategic thinking to emotional intelligence and resilience, we'll delve into the essential skills and traits that set exceptional leaders apart from the rest. Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful leadership and discover how you can develop the skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment.Chapters00:00 The Heart of Leadership: A New Perspective01:46 From Humble Beginnings to HR Leadership05:39 The Journey to People Management09:55 Lessons from Sales: Tenacity and TeamworkQuestions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 3, 2025 • 57min
How To Avoid Career Land Mines
Jospeh Hudson, Director of Growth at TCM Security join sus in the studio. An experienced recruiter, former teacher, involved parent and thought-leader in the cyber security space Joe shares insight into how to avoid land minds in job searching.Topics: landminds in job searching, land minds in job searching, job searching in security, job searching in security. land minds to avoid, most notorious data breaches this year, most notorious breaches, top cyber crime stories in news, largest healthcare breach this year, top data breaches in healthcare this year, largest healthcare breach 2023, update on move it breach, update on move it breach, largest healthcare breach move it, move it breach 2023, best practices to limit cyber liability, best security practices for individuals, best security tips for business, best security tips for enterprise, best ways to limit cyber attack liability, do Americans value their personal data, how to limit liability from data breach, new ways toQuestions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Aug 3, 2025 • 58min
Insider Secrets--Top 5 Human Resource Strategy and Leadership Skills
Host Dean Mauro interviews Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, CHRO with Dayforce, an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer, discussing the importance of AI in HR, HR Technology, Human Resource Strategy and Leadership Skills.Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Jul 29, 2025 • 57min
🔥 Leadership Secrets REVEALED 🔥 AI in Health Sector
🔥 Leadership Secrets REVEALED 🔥 AI in Health Sector. Unlock the secrets of to overcoming Healthcare IT's most pressing challenges! In this video, we'll dive into the leadership strategies and best practices that top healthcare organizations use to navigate the industry's biggest dilemmas. Dean Mauro and healthcare IT Director, and Sheriff deputy, Shawn Weldin, discuss the current state of rural healthcare, why cyber security matters in rural healthcare, and the evolution of technology in healthcare.Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================

Jul 20, 2025 • 33min
Who Do Hackers Target The Most? Real Truth About Cyber Crime. FBI vs Cyber Crime.
In this episode of Cyber Crime Junkies, host Dean Mauro explores listener question of who do hackers target the most. He explains the real truth about cyber crime, recent examples of Cyber crime This year, Small business cyber attacks, and he evaluates FBI IC3 Report 2025Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!🔥 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. 🔥Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE ME🔥Experience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================


